News from 2025

Product Design student Naomi amongst her fellow students in Japan

Final Year Product Design & Technology student reflects on a transformative year in exchange in Japan

Final year Product Design and Technology student Naomi Vladuceanu has recently returned to the School of Design and Creative Arts at Loughborough University after spending a year on academic exchange at the Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT) in Tokyo, an experience she describes as both culturally enriching and academically transformative.
Fine Art student Bayley Greenaway talking with Prince William

Fine Art BA student meets Prince William after securing BAFTA Bursary during placement year

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate the success of Bayley Greenaway, one of our final-year Fine Art BA students, whose placement year has been filled with remarkable achievements. From working on major film and television productions, achieving a new qualification, to meeting Prince William through a BAFTA Creative Industry Bursary Grant.
Dua's - Dennis Holt Travel Prize Winner stood with supporting staff

PhD student awarded Dennis Holt Travel Prize to present research in Germany

We are delighted to announce that PhD student Dua’a Hamdan has been awarded this year’s Dennis Holt Travel Prize, recognising her significant academic progress and the strength of her proposal outlining how travel would enhance her research and personal development.
Group of students taking part in a workshop

Design BA students shine at RSA Spark Event

This week, the RSA hosted its Spark event, celebrating highly commended student design responses to their four briefs.

Creative Conscience Winning Artwork Collage

Loughborough Graphic Design graduates recognised at Creative Conscience Awards

We’re proud to celebrate the success of our students at this year’s Creative Conscience Global Awards, an international competition that challenges creatives to use their talents to make a positive social and environmental impact.
Milliken Design Competition Winners stood together smiling for a photograph

Loughborough Textile Design Students win Milliken Design Competition

Four talented Loughborough University Textiles students have been announced as winners of the latest Milliken design competition, showcasing their creativity and technical expertise on an international stage.
SDCA Colleagues stood in front of VCA lights with their awards

SDCA Success at the Vice-Chancellor’s Annual Awards

We are delighted to share the fantastic achievements of our colleagues at this year’s Vice-Chancellor’s Annual Awards, where SDCA once again had a remarkable presence.
George Torrens and Russ Marshall stood with ISPDH Winning Students

Loughborough Product Design & Technology students deliver new ideas for Inclusive Sport Products

Students showcased their creativity and problem-solving skills in the Inclusive Sports Product Design Hack 2024–25. From innovative equipment to imaginative experiences, the competition highlighted what’s possible when design meets accessibility.
Daisy Newton, Industrial Design student, speaking through a microphone

Inspiring Loughborough graduate finds belonging at university through volunteering

Daisy Newton, a recent Industrial Design graduate from School of Design and Creative Arts, is a shining example of someone who has made the most out of her time at university, with her experiences not only shaping her own personal development but leaving a lasting impact on the University and its wider community.
Jess Beaton stood in front of her art exhibit

Fine art graduate transforms cancer imagery into abstract artwork

Jess Beaton, a fine art graduate from Loughborough University, has created sculptural paper paintings of abstracted micrographs using paper layering to explore the representation of clinical imagery.
Pro Check device, designed by student Devon Tyso

Loughborough student designs prostate screening device to replace traditional examination method

A Loughborough University student has developed a new medical device that could transform how prostate health is assessed and monitored.
Textiles Exhibition

Behind the scenes: School of Design and Creative Arts students on their journey to the Degree Show

Every year the final-year students in the School of Design and Creative Arts (SDCA) put together a final collection to be shown in the Degree Show.